By Hassan Hussain
Castle Park University promotes Nigerian expert for excellence in disaster health, occupational safety, and research impact
Castle Park University, Missouri, United States, has elevated Nigerian public health expert and occupational health specialist Professor Daniel Jokpoghene Moriah to the rank of Professor of Public Health (Disaster and Emergency Health).
The promotion, which took effect on July 30, 2026, was approved by the University Council in recognition of Professor Moriah’s sustained excellence in teaching, research, professional practice, and service to society.
The university said the elevation reflects his outstanding scholarly achievements and commitment to advancing public health, occupational health, disaster and emergency health management, community resilience, and health promotion.
In a letter jointly signed by the President of Castle Park University, Professor Hart Jones, Ph.D., and the Head of Academic Affairs, John Stone, the institution commended Professor Moriah’s distinguished career in medical emergency response, occupational health advisory services, disaster risk management, workforce wellbeing, first aid education, and public health leadership.
It noted that his expertise has contributed to professional practice and policy development in public health and occupational safety.
The university also highlighted his growing body of scholarly work, particularly research addressing emerging public health challenges.
His areas of research include occupational health and safety, climate change and environmental health, disaster risk and sustainable development, emergency preparedness, community-based disaster risk management, first aid education, environmental impact assessment, workforce management, and the application of artificial intelligence in digital forensics.
Among his notable publications are studies on climate change and increasing disaster risks in Nigeria, community-based disaster risk management in flood-prone communities, first aid education, occupational health and safety, environmental health, and strategies for strengthening emergency preparedness and resilience.
Castle Park University said the research has enriched academic discourse while providing practical insights for policymakers, healthcare professionals, and disaster management practitioners.
Professor Moriah currently serves in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, where he leads medical emergency response planning, occupational health surveillance, workforce wellbeing initiatives, and health performance programmes.
Over the years, he has championed workplace health promotion, mental health awareness, emergency preparedness, and first aid capacity building, earning recognition as a leading voice in occupational health and disaster management.
Reacting to the promotion, Professor Moriah described the recognition as both a profound honour and a renewed call to greater service.
He expressed gratitude to Almighty God and thanked the University Council, Senate, and Management for the confidence reposed in him.
He also acknowledged his family, mentors, colleagues, students, and professional associates for their support throughout his academic and professional journey.
Professor Moriah pledged to continue advancing evidence-based research, promoting occupational health and safety, strengthening disaster preparedness and emergency health systems, and mentoring the next generation of public health professionals.
“As our world continues to confront emerging health emergencies, climate-related disasters and complex humanitarian challenges, I remain committed to advancing innovative solutions and building resilient communities.”
— Prof. Daniel Moriah“This promotion is both a profound honour and a renewed call to greater service.”
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The university further acknowledged Professor Moriah’s extensive international professional certifications and memberships in leading organisations across occupational health, disaster management, healthcare quality, education, and strategic management.
It said his international professional engagements have enhanced both his global profile and the academic reputation of the university.
The University Council, Senate, Management, staff, and the wider academic community congratulated Professor Moriah on the milestone, describing the promotion as a fitting recognition of a career dedicated to advancing knowledge, strengthening health systems, and preparing communities to respond effectively to public health emergencies and disasters.
The institution expressed confidence that his scholarship, leadership, and professional expertise would continue to contribute significantly to public health development in Nigeria, Africa, and the global community.
